Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsCafe BrioRoast Duck Breast Recipe

Roast Duck Breast Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Brio
Time1h
Serves2

Duck fat potato, beets, radish, kale, plum and nootka rose jus

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Ingredients

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Duck Breast

Duck Fat Potatoes

Vegetables

Method

Preparing the Duck Breast

  1. 1

    Score Duck Skin

    Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.

  2. 2

    Season and Sear

    Season both sides of the duck breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Sear for 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Rest

    Remove the duck from the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Preparing Duck Fat Potatoes

  1. 4

    Boil and Cut Potatoes

    Peel and cut the Yukon gold potatoes into evenly sized pieces. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 5

    Roast in Duck Fat

    In the same skillet used for the duck, add duck fat and fresh thyme. Add the boiled potatoes and garlic cloves, roasting them until golden brown and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 6

    Roast Beets and Radishes

    Wrap the beets in foil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender. Slice and serve alongside the radishes.

  2. 7

    Sauté Kale

    In a separate pan, sauté the kale in olive oil until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Making the Jus

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the plum jam, nootka rose essence, duck stock, and red wine. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 15 minutes.

  2. 9

    Strain

    Strain the jus through a fine mesh sieve and keep warm.

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